A rescue mission was launched following reports of a sheep getting caught in quicksand on the Morecambe Bay coast.
Bay Search and Rescue (BSAR) were alerted to the incident on Wednesday, May 27 during a visit to Morecambe.
The animal had become stuck as a result of a pumping station outflow on the Cumbrian side of the Bay.
A BSAR spokesperson said: "On the Sherp's return from Morecambe, they were diverted by the BSAR Station Officer following a tip off from our friends at Arnside and South Lakes Coastguard to reports of a sheep stuck in quicksand in a pumping station outflow on the Ulpha side of the Bay [near Grange-over-Sands].
"Following 18 phone calls by the Station Officer establishing the animal's location, made not just to Holyhead and the first informant but several farmers whose land all boundaries with each other, it was established that the animal belonged to Charles Geldard.
"He was swiftly down to help with the recovery of his animal along with Steve Harrison, another local farmer, all being very grateful."
The rescue team made assurances that the sheep was in a healthy condition after being saved, describing it as a 'great result' for everyone involved.
"She was up and about within five minutes and straight back to eating again," the spokesperson added.
The quick response was made possible thanks to the regular patrols that BSAR undertake across the region.
"BSAR crews regularly undertake patrols across the Bay, today [Wednesday] being no exception, traveling right across to Morecambe and pitching up outside our friends and colleagues at the RNLI Hovercraft station," said the spokesman.
"These patrols help with keeping up with changes in channels, such as shifting sandbanks and soft sand, which all plays a part in delivering an efficient and safe service."
The latest updates about the work being done to keep people and animals safe around Morecambe Bay can be found at the Bay Search and Rescue Facebook page.
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